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LM03 BKG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 53,553 miles on the clock, averaging 4,184 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for LM03 BKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
4,184

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,284
Average per year4,184
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM03 BKG 33k38k43k48k54k '07'12'11

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage53,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage51,269 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage46,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage32,658 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 BKG

What car is LM03 BKG?

LM03 BKG is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 BKG?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 BKG was 53,553 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 BKG passed its MOT?

LM03 BKG has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jun 2012.

Is LM03 BKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM03 BKG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LM03 BKG?

LM03 BKG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.